In Order to Best Predict Whether People Will Help Another

question 6

Multiple Choice

In order to best predict whether people will help another person,it is best to know something about _______ and _______.

• A)their parents' disciplinary practices; their personality.
• B)their relationship with the other person; their personality.
• C)their personality; the particular situation in question.
• D)their past helping behaviours; the costs and rewards of helping.
• E)the costs and rewards of helping; the particulars of the situation in question.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Allele

One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of both visible and non-visible traits.

Gamete

A fully developed haploid reproductive cell from either a male or female that can merge with one of the opposite sex during sexual reproduction, leading to the creation of a zygote.